Monthly Archives: February 2012

from the web: the best of Santa Cruz public comments

Sometimes it still amazes me what you can find on the Internet. This, for instance, is a collection of public comments from Santa Cruz city council meetings in 2008-2009.

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That’s a whole lot of stickers…

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The new Apple iPhone ad

My colleague Jennifer Pittman has a story today about the new iPhone ad that features a couple taking a road trip from the east coast to Santa Cruz. While there are undoubtedly a number of anachronisms and inaccuracies, namely the … Continue reading

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The Banksy of knitting?

I’ve heard about this happening in other cities, but had yet to see it myself. I actually stopped my car briefly to look at this lovely yarn-covered tree on Cayuga Street this morning. How lovely! It definitely put a smile … Continue reading

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Fun with Spam

This just arrived in my Sentinel email inbox today: “Hello dear. My name is Miss Maria Bernardo, I wish to ask for your true friendship ,I wil l explain more of my self as soon as i hear from you.Ihave … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz County: land of (artistically) painted cars

I see an awful lot of painted cars ’round these parts. Unfortunately, most of the sightings occur while I am driving and therefore, I cannot snap a photograph. I have managed to catch a couple though. I’d love to do … Continue reading

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